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America's most unusual taxes and tax exemptions

Surprising state taxes
Alabama: Confederate veterans
Alaska: Whaling deductions
Colorado: Coffee sleeves
Connecticut: Bike helmets
Delaware: Corporations
Florida: Rent-a-cow loophole
Hawaii: Exceptional trees
Illinois: Candy
Indiana: Snacks
Kansas: Untethered hot air balloons
Kentucky: Studs
Louisiana: Personal airplanes
Maine: Wild blueberries
Maryland: Toilet flushes
Massachusetts: Comic books
Minnesota: Fur
Nevada: Live entertainment
New Hampshire: Property
New Mexico: Old age exemption
New York: Sliced bagels
Pennsylvania: Johnstown flood tax
South Carolina: Deer and hog carcass donation exemption
Tennessee: Guilty fee
Texas: Belt buckles
Virginia: Sheep
West Virginia: Sparklers
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Surprising state taxes

It’s probably no surprise that a country with a history as colorful and diverse as the United States might just have a few confounding tax laws.

From belt buckles to deer carcasses, there are a lot of oddities that will add to your tax bill (and a few deductibles too).

Read on to discover which American states are home to the most surprising taxes.

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Nicole Robinson

21 March 2024

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